Lincoln Unified student bites, fights off man who tried to grab her

Friday

STOCKTON — A female Lincoln Unified student walking home from school Thursday was reportedly followed and had to fight back after a man tried to grab her in broad daylight.

Between 3-3:30 p.m., the 17-year-old student was said to have been followed by a man in a black SUV in the area of Alexandria Place and Meadow Avenue.

The student tried to evade the driver on foot by taking detours and started to run when the man, described as being white and in his 30s, jumped out of the vehicle and tried to grab her, authorities said.

In the struggle, the student bit the man and was able to get away safely. The incident was reported on Friday to law enforcement and the school.

Police said the man is balding with an athletic build and was last seen wearing a white shirt and navy blue pants. He was driving a newer black SUV with black rims.

“We are working closely with law enforcement to gather further information about this alarming event,” Lincoln Unified said in a safety message to parents.

Children walking home from school are encouraged to walk in groups whenever possible and to remain alert to their surroundings.

The Stockton Police Department is encouraging people to call if they have information pertaining to this investigation. Callers can contact the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377, the Investigation Unit at (209) 937-8323, or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Callers can remain anonymous.

People may also text information from their cellphones to “Crimes” (274637) and type the keyword TIPSPD and then their tip or log on to the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page and click “Submit A Tip.” Tipsters may also send tips on StocktonPD.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

If you have any information that may lead to an arrest, call Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $10,000.